Public health leadership essay winners named
LINCOLNTON––The Lincoln County Public Health Department has announced the winners of its essay contest.According to Lincoln County Governm...
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News
Runaway Teen Located and Returned Home
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -------May 7, 2025Lincolnton, NC – Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have safely located a runaway tee...
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Sheriff Seeks Help Finding Missing Teen
By Jay Dellinger,Publisher ---Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-ye...
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Sports
East Lincoln Walks It Off in the 7th to Advance in State Playoffs
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ------In a tightly contested first-round playoff matchup, East Lincoln edged Fred T. Foard 1-0 in a true pitcher's d...
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News
Three apprehended in connection with B&E
GASTONIA––The Gastonia Police Department caught three suspects in connection with breaking and entering.According to a Tuesday statement f...
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County unhappy with marine commission
LINCOLNTON––The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners has abandoned ship from the Lake Norman Marine Commission.Such was the action at the...
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Obituaries
Peggy Litton Pope
Peggy Litton Pope of Lincoln county, born May 1965, passed away on May 2, 2025 at Catawba valley hospital. She lived a vibrant life. Peggy is survived...
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Sports
Lincolnton blanks East Burke 4-0 in dominant win
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLincolnton High School’s varsity girls’ soccer team posted a 4-0 victory over East Burke on Monday evening, con...
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Features
The mystique of old food
Have you heard the story about Queen Elizabeth’s wedding cake? A rare, boxed piece sold recently for $2,800, accordi...
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Community
Safe Kids Month Highlights Child Safety in Lincoln County
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ------As summer approaches and the risk of childhood injuries increases, Safe Kids Lincoln County is once again lead...
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Opinion
Cinco de Mayo is nothing to be proud of
Opinion---The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the LincolnHe...
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News
GCPD seeks help in injury-to-property case
KINGS MOUNTAIN––The Gaston County Police Department is seeking help in a case of injury to real property.According to a Friday statement f...
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Obituaries
Elena Rodriguez Lemus
Elena Rodriguez Lemus 68 of Hickory died Friday, May 2, 2025 at Decedent's Home. Born April 17, 1957 she was the daughter of Juan Rodriguez Lemus and ...
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Community
Movie Night at First Federal Park Brings Community Together
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ------Lincolnton residents are invited to a free outdoor movie night hosted by the Student Advisory Council on Satur...
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News
Check Lincoln County Sanitation Scores Today!
Stay informed about the cleanliness and safety of your favorite dining spots in Lincoln County. Sanitation scores are now easily accessible online, he...
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Features
Ethan Allen & The Green Mountain Boys
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace Chapter-------The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization established in 1770 between New Yor...
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Sports
Lincolnton girls soccer snaps losing streak with big win over West Cal...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ------Lincolnton, NC — Lincolnton High School’s girls soccer team put an end to a three-game losing streak wit...
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Sports
East Lincoln dominates in season finale with back-to-back wins over St...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherEast Lincoln’s softball teams closed out the regular season with commanding wins over Statesville on Wednesday, inclu...
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